Family AIZOACEAE
Genus Lampranthus
Species coccineus
SA Plant Number
Basionym Lampranthus coccineus

Lampranthus coccineus is a rare, hardy, evergreen, spreading succulent shrub with grey-green, linear, succulent leaves. It has a neat shape and masses of dazzling, glistening crimson flowers in late winter and spring. Bees and other important pollinating insects are attracted to these bright, pollen-rich flowers.

Plant on banks in a mixed succulent bed or containers.

Plant in full sun, and well-drained, sandy soil.

Plants need little care and can tolerate long periods of hot, dry conditions.

This plant is endangered due to habitat loss.

Size: up to 30cm

Pollen rich flowers: Bees and other important pollinating insects are attracted to the brightly coloured, pollen-rich flowers.

Landscaping: A great plant for sloped areas and mixed banks of succulents. Good container plant. Ideal indigenous succulent for rock gardens and retaining walls.

Western Cape

Natural Habitat Saldanha Flats Strandveld, Swartland Granite Renosterveld, Swartland Alluvium Renosterveld, Hopefield Sand Fynbos, Sand Fynbos

Growth Rate: Fast Growing, Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Hardiness - Frost: Frost Hardy, Plant Type: Groundcovers and Perennials, Plant Type: Succulents, Position: Sun - Full, Soil: Sandy Soil, Soil: Well-drained, Conservation Status: Rare and Endangered, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Groundcover, Garden Uses: Rockeries and retaining walls, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Hardy, Flower colour: Red shades, Garden type: Rocky outcrop and Koppie Gardens,

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